πνιγμός

A. choking, suffocation, Hp. Coac. 61, Arist. HA 514a6, PA 664b31 (pl.), Anaxandr. 33.8; of weeds, παρέχει π. αὐτῷ [τῷ σίτῳ] X. Oec. 17.12; crushing, of a crowd, Plb. 4.58.9.

2. stifling heat, Men.Rh.p.351S. (pl.).

3. stewing, Thphr. Ign. 24.